bohemia newly anno de speed john (4 résultats)

Etat : Very Good, Highly decorative and detailed map of Bohemia, the present-day Czech Republic.English text on verso.John Speed (1552 ?1629) was an English cartographer and historian. He is known as England's most famous Stuart period mapmaker. His maps of English counties are often found framed in homes throughout the United Kingdom. For a series of maps, Speed partnered with Dutch engraver Jodocus Hondius. , Size : 415x519 (mm), 16.34x20.43 (Inches), Original Hand Coloring.

Lg.map (engr.surface ca 55 cm x 42 cm). Frame (61.5cm x 50cm) Nicely hand-coloured. An attractive and decorative map Featured "carte a figure" map, adorned with side panels depicting costumed figures and further enhanced with a row of city views along the top. Prague is at the centre. The Danube River flows from west to east along the bottom of the map. An inset at right explains the symbols used. Very good. Framed in double glazed Mount. English text on verso. From: A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World London, Th. Bassett & R. Chiswell, 1676.

Kein Einband. Etat : Gut. Bohemia newly described, Speed John, anno 1626 Publication: Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World, edited, circa anno 1650 Size: 52 x 41 cm To see is Bohemia with borders, edited by John Speed, 1542-1629. Seventeen engraved vignettes parade at top and sides, presenting views of Prague/Praha, the Emperor s Court and principal cities of Czalsau, Komutov/Komutau, Polm, Schlan & Laun/Louny. The side borders illustrate five different levels of Bohemian society from King and Queen to countryman and countrywoman, all in fabulous costume. Related English text on verso. THERE ARE SOME MOSTLY ON MARGINS RESTORED TEARS. PLEASE HAVE A LOOK TO THE PICTURES.

Etat : Good. "Bohemia Newly described by John Speed 1626. Bassett/Chiswell edition 1676 map. Original 17th century antique atlas map with old hand colouring; Newly described by John Speed. Are to be sold by Ric. Chiswell in St. Paul's Church yard and by Tho. Bassett in Fleet Street (1676). 43.0 x 53.5cm, 17 x 21 inches. Condition: Good. The map has been laid down onto board. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. The map has been laid down onto board. Published In Speed's "Prospect of the most famous parts of the World", credited with being the first world atlas published by an Englishman".